Torbay · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Chelston, Torbay
Damaged bath in Chelston? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips on the rim or sides
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Chelston
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Bath repair in Chelston, done in place
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Whether it’s a chipped rim or side and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Chelston (TQ2, TQ1)
- Region
- Torbay
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Chelston: your questions answered
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you cover Chelston?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Chelston. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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About Chelston
Chelston is about 1 mile south-west of Torquay, in Torbay. Jobs in Chelston are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Chelston is one of 23 places in Torbay where we work.
Every address in TQ2 and TQ1 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Leys Road, Mill Lane and Bath Lane. If you are just outside Chelston, we cover Cockington (1 mile west), Torre (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-west), Torquay (1 mile north-east) and Shiphay (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brixham (5 miles south), Goodrington (3 miles south) and Galmpton (5 miles south).
What’s near Chelston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Abbey Park and Meadows and Church of St Matthew, among other places. You will also find Chelston Manor Hotel (within half a mile east), Cockington Primary School (less than half a mile north-east) and Torquay Academy (1.2 miles north). Chelston has its own railway station: Torquay station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Victorian Shopping Arcade (1.2 miles east) and Torbay Hospital (1.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Occombe Valley Woods.
Other services in Chelston
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Chelston as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Why repair rather than replace?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Everything repaired in place
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
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